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Jamie Dale-Jensen's avatar

I pass, but this truly breaks my heart. The narrow path is narrow indeed.

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Kathryn Kopka's avatar

Too many have never read the Bible.

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Jim McCraigh's avatar

And too many of them have not been taught to read it properly!

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Dianna b's avatar

And women can not be pastor's. Yet many churches ignore God's word.

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Jim McCraigh's avatar

Some would say they are not even churches...

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Steve S's avatar

Very interesting, thank you! I'm encouraged though by, '43% don’t believe in the divinity of Christ'. Which with several other weird ideas, it probably doesn't mean that much! Believing the Pastor or the official statements is a rubbish way to know the Bible.

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Anna @ Provocative Demureness's avatar

Joe McCarthy was right. The communist have been working to destroy America for more than half a century.

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Cal's avatar

I agree in part, we are instructed to be as the Lord and His Apostles were in their walks and actions and their works serving the Lord, which they did in the Power of the Holy Spirit. As such we need to learn to walk also in the Power of the Holy Spirit, when to speak, to whom to speak, to become separated from the "traditions of men" who walk after their philosophical, academic head knowledge, learned from unsupported Biblical Universities, Colleges, Seminaries. When one can not find any pastor/teacher teaching in the Power of the Holy Spirit, but after the "flesh" we are instructed we do not need man to teach us, but we have the Holy Spirit to do so: 1Jn 2:26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.

1Jn 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

I agree, I have found that 98% of what represents Main-stream institutionalized "Christianity" is not of and by the Spirit, it is all religious fleshly understanding, and Paul's letter to Timothy pretty much covers what we are seeing happening in these latter days; 2Ti 3:4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

While we see very much Christian Record companies, Christian entertainment, Christian theme parks, Starbuck cafes in Mega churches, Pastor/teachers making millions of dollars from their merchandizing of the "sheep". Pastors living a much higher standard of living then those within their congregations who are paying for it. The list can go on, and on, and on...... Lord bless you!

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Chantel Duvall's avatar

LOL

One GOD

One Law

One Bible Genesis through Revelation

One Bride ISRAEL

One Marriage Covenant

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Jared Elliott's avatar

“Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Few is 4%

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Joel P's avatar

I believe these 6 things, however in a world where everyone feels they are being manipulated in some way, I choose to share my faith by works rather than words. As they say, actions speak louder than words.

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David Ritz's avatar

So is Jesus waiting for the last Christian to fall away or for the last person to get saved? It’s getting down to the wire. It’s sad to read that the church has degraded to this level. But it does say in 2 Thes 2:3 a falling away or defection from from the truth in the last days.

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chuck kutchera's avatar

With statistics like this no wonder American is in the state it’s in.

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Justin N. R. Doyal's avatar

You lost me at "the Bible is 100% accurate". I say that because man wrote the Bible, no matter how divinely inspired. To be human is to error. Even the Gospels aren't identical because every person has a different interpretation and perspective. 2 Corinthians 3:6 "He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life". Jesus also tells us how the religious leaders of his time followed their own traditions and laws over God's, which is only to illustrate none of us a perfect, and neither are our works, including the Bible. The Spirit of the law, of the instruction, is what's more important than some austere and strick to-the-letter obedience.

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Ria Spee's avatar

The four gospels are not identical because they each present a different view of the Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew shows that Jesus is the King, the direct descendent of King David as the Son of David as seen in Matthew 1:1. Mark shows that He is the slave of God without a genealogy who works for God faithfully with the word immediately being repeated many times in His gospel. Luke shows us that He is a genuine man, the only normal man who every walked on this earth with stories such as the good Samaritan and the prodigal son which are not found in the other gospels. His genealogy in Luke traces His origin back to Adam. John shows that He is God with an introduction of Him in John 1:1 with In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God. John also does not need a genealogy because He is the very God in the beginning. For more on these four aspects of the Lord Jesus in the gospels please see the Recovery Version Bible with footnotes freely available from biblesforamerica.org.

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Justin N. R. Doyal's avatar

I literally said the gospels are different because they're from and by different people. I'm not sure where we even disagree...

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Ria Spee's avatar

I don’t disagree with you about this. I just wanted to expand the different perspectives for our mutual edification.

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Danielle Brewer's avatar

Amen!

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Fayanne's avatar

Yes I passed the test 😇

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Eve Williams's avatar

What a total powerhouse of truth! This is an incredible article you've written, and I feel compelled to dive even deeper into a striking statistic that you’ve touched on: only about 2% of American parents with children under 13 hold a biblical worldview. When you really think about it, that number reveals so much about the current state of faith in our culture.

Those 2% who have a biblical worldview aren’t just familiar with Scripture—they have a personal, intimate relationship with God. They know Him, they understand His Word, and they live it out in their daily lives. This relationship empowers them to not only understand the Bible for themselves but also to impart its truths to their children. They aren't just teaching Bible stories; they are equipping their children with the foundation of God’s principles, His character, and His expectations. This kind of spiritual guidance provides a steady compass, one rooted in timeless truth, that can navigate the challenges of life.

In contrast, the vast majority of parents, the 98%, who do not have a biblical worldview, are left without this solid foundation. They may be well-meaning, but without a deep understanding of Scripture, they are often reliant on others—whether it be pastors, Sunday school teachers, or even secular sources—to interpret God's Word for them. These parents may provide their children with moral teachings or good values, but they lack the deep spiritual grounding that comes from knowing God's Word firsthand. As a result, they are less equipped to instill a biblical worldview in their children and may struggle to teach them not just about faith but about the life-transforming power of God's Word.

This dependency on external sources for spiritual nourishment is concerning because it undermines the ability to create a lasting, deeply rooted faith in children. If parents don't have a direct relationship with God and a clear understanding of His Word, they can’t fully pass on that knowledge to their children. Instead of providing the firm, unshakeable foundation that comes from the Bible, children may grow up with a faith that’s built on someone else’s interpretation rather than a personal encounter with the truths of Scripture.

The implications of this are far-reaching. A generation raised without a strong biblical foundation is more likely to be swayed by cultural trends, shifting moral standards, and a secular worldview. Without the anchor of God's Word, they may struggle to discern truth from falsehood and to understand their purpose in life from a spiritual perspective. This is why it’s so crucial for parents to actively seek a relationship with God and a deep understanding of His Word—not only for their own spiritual well-being but for the spiritual health and future of their children.

The challenge is clear: if we want the next generation to truly know God and His Word, we must prioritize and nurture our own understanding of Scripture. Without that, we risk raising a generation that is spiritually adrift, with no firm foundation to stand on in a world that is constantly changing.

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Jim McCraigh's avatar

Eve... Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful comment... loved it!

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Paul Drexel's avatar

Jesus Christ is our Lord, our Savior, our rock and fortress. He is the Alpha and the Omega, our hope for eternal life!

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